troop

The word “troop” means a group of soldiers, or (in the plural) military forces generally. In plain terms, a group, especially of soldiers or scouts, or to move somewhere together as a crowd.

“Troop” is pronounced troop (/tɹup/ in IPA).

Here is “troop” used in a sentence: “The general reviewed the troops before the parade.”

Depending on how it is used, “troop” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “troop” comes from French. From French troupe, ultimately of uncertain origin — a doublet of "troupe" and possibly "thorp" and "dorp.".

“Troop” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Troop” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of soldiers, or (in the plural) military forces generally.

Troop in the singular typically refers to a group of soldiers or a local unit of a scouting organization, while troops in the plural commonly refers to military forces in general, such as 'troops were deployed overseas.' This distinction means the plural form often carries a broader, more collective military sense than the singular.

Troop is a more general term for a group of soldiers, while platoon refers to a specific, smaller military unit with a defined size and structure within an army's organizational hierarchy. Troop can be used loosely, but platoon is a precise military rank of unit.

In scouting organizations, a troop refers to a local unit, such as a Boy Scout troop or Girl Scout troop, that meets regularly and is typically led by adult volunteers. This sense is distinct from the military meaning of troop as a group of soldiers.

As a verb, to troop means to move together as a group, especially in large numbers, as in 'the students trooped into the auditorium.' This usage describes collective movement rather than referring to soldiers specifically.